Why study the long sword? Isn’t it a dead art with no modern application?
The art of the sword is certainly not dead. It is alive in the hearts and minds of many, and it has survived the centuries through the great fight-books of the Middle Ages. Until recently medieval combat was known to the general public only through the activities of the societies of medieval recreationists.
In the last fifteen years there has been great interest in the study and interpretation of the legacy of the fight-books, and it has created a renaissance, so to speak, in the medieval arts.
While you certainly cannot walk down the street with a blade for the purpose of self defense, the Kunst des Fechtens, or Art of Fencing is a worthy pastime for exercising the mind and body and awakening the noble bearing and grace found in all true martial arts.
We can all employ the mental skills learned during our training; to our jobs, our home lives, and our interactions with each and every person we meet. The greatest skill anyone can learn is kindness to their fellow man; all arts of violence show us how fragile our bodies are and teach us to respect one another.
How is Vier Leger structured?
We are not-for-profit and run by volunteers. This means that there are no fees involved with any normally scheduled sessions. Members will make some equipment available for beginners to use, but those choosing to pursue the art will be expected to purchase their own gear.
Be aware that we do not pursue escapism or role-play, nor adopt titles or lordly names; our is a martial approach to the fighting arts of our ancestors.
How do I join?
Read the rules of Vier Leger. If you agree to observe and embrace our rules, contact us for a membership application and return it to the study group at your next attendance.
The art of the sword is certainly not dead. It is alive in the hearts and minds of many, and it has survived the centuries through the great fight-books of the Middle Ages. Until recently medieval combat was known to the general public only through the activities of the societies of medieval recreationists.
In the last fifteen years there has been great interest in the study and interpretation of the legacy of the fight-books, and it has created a renaissance, so to speak, in the medieval arts.
While you certainly cannot walk down the street with a blade for the purpose of self defense, the Kunst des Fechtens, or Art of Fencing is a worthy pastime for exercising the mind and body and awakening the noble bearing and grace found in all true martial arts.
We can all employ the mental skills learned during our training; to our jobs, our home lives, and our interactions with each and every person we meet. The greatest skill anyone can learn is kindness to their fellow man; all arts of violence show us how fragile our bodies are and teach us to respect one another.
How is Vier Leger structured?
We are not-for-profit and run by volunteers. This means that there are no fees involved with any normally scheduled sessions. Members will make some equipment available for beginners to use, but those choosing to pursue the art will be expected to purchase their own gear.
Be aware that we do not pursue escapism or role-play, nor adopt titles or lordly names; our is a martial approach to the fighting arts of our ancestors.
How do I join?
Read the rules of Vier Leger. If you agree to observe and embrace our rules, contact us for a membership application and return it to the study group at your next attendance.
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